Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8983 11'8" × 17'5" $85,000

This antique Persian Kirman carpet, woven circa 1900 and hand-knotted in wool, belongs to the celebrated Kirman weaving tradition of Iran. Rendered in a formal allover composition, it replaces a single medallion with a continuous botanical landscape, giving the rug a sense of balance, sophistication, and quietly unfolding detail.

The soft beige field is alive with tree-of-life forms, flowering branches, palmettes, and slender vines worked in dusty blue, navy, brown, and terracotta accents. The motifs are finely scaled and evenly spaced, so the surface feels airy and rhythmic, with painterly movement that becomes more apparent the longer it is viewed.

Layered floral and trellis borders frame the design and reinforce its architectural clarity, while the subdued palette keeps the composition versatile. This antique Kirman works beautifully in formal living rooms, layered dining spaces, or transitional interiors seeking historic Persian character, botanical elegance, and a refined hand-knotted presence that reads especially well in natural light.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.